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Washington, D.C. Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

TourTruth score 1.5 out of 10

Below average

6,785 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Washington DC
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Washington, D.C.’s landmarks on an open-top bus, with 18 stops, audio walking tours, and flexible 24-, 48-, or 72-hour tickets.

About this tour

See Washington, D.C.’s iconic landmarks from an open-top double-decker bus, with the freedom to explore at your own pace. This Washington, D.C. hop-on hop-off bus tour connects 18 stops across two routes, bringing you close to monuments and memorials throughout the capital.

Ride past sights such as the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and U.S. Capitol while listening to digital onboard commentary. Hop off whenever you want to explore, then use the Big Bus app for live bus tracking and route information. Your ticket also opens up three audio-guided walking tours, covering Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown. Choose a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket to suit your plans; 48- and 72-hour options also include the Georgetown shuttle. A 2.5-hour sunset tour with a live guide is available when selected. A portion of every ticket supports the preservation of the National Mall’s monuments and memorials.

Make your own route through the city and discover Washington, D.C. from street level and above on this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Highlights

  • Admire Washington’s monuments from an open-top double-decker bus
  • Hop off at 18 stops to explore the city at your own pace
  • Listen to audio-guided walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
  • Track buses and check route information with the Big Bus app
  • Support National Mall preservation with a portion of every ticket

What's included

Included

  • 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing ticket
  • Access to two routes with 18 stops
  • Open-top double-decker bus
  • Digital onboard commentary and headphones
  • Audio-guided walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown
  • Live bus tracking and city information through the Big Bus app
  • Georgetown shuttle with 48- and 72-hour tickets
  • 2.5-hour sunset tour with live guide, if selected

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children may ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Redeem tickets in the Big Bus app or in person at Stop #1, Washington Monument, 1400 Jefferson Dr. SW, near 14th Street and the bike racks
  • The Georgetown shuttle runs daily every hour from 10:15 AM to 5:15 PM; the full loop takes approximately 45–60 minutes
  • Show a digital or printed ticket before boarding the Georgetown shuttle
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where can I redeem my ticket?

Redeem your ticket in the Big Bus app or in person at Stop #1 by the Washington Monument, at 1400 Jefferson Dr. SW.

What is included with 48- and 72-Hour tickets?

Both ticket options include the Georgetown shuttle.

When does the Georgetown shuttle run?

It runs daily every hour from 10:15 AM to 5:15 PM. A full loop takes approximately 45–60 minutes.

Are walking tours included?

Yes. The ticket includes audio-guided walking tours of Arlington Cemetery, the Tidal Basin, and Georgetown.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 3.50 on Viator and 3.95 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Washington DC
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 1.5.

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